GOOD NEWS ABOUT DEMOCRATS!
GOVERNOR & MRS HUNT DROVE ALL THE WAY TO BLOWING ROCK TO BOOST DEMOCRATS! Governor and Mrs. Jim Hunt made a 508-mile round trip from their home in Wilson to Blowing Rock to headline a reception for State House candidate Ray Russell. Ray and his wife, Rhonda, are with the Hunts in this picture.
Left- Watauga County Commissioner Billy Kennedy with Governor Hunt. Right - Event hosts Leigh and Pam Dunston welcome Governor and Mrs. Hunt to their home.
Part of the crowd that gathered to help Governor Hunt support Ray Russell
GOVERNOR HUNT & GRAIG MEYER HEADLINE CHAPEL HILL EVENT! Governor and Mrs. Hunt joined State Representative Graig Meyer for a major fundraising event at a home on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill on October 14th. NCDP Executive Director Kimberly Reynolds is with Governor Hunt in picture on the left. Jennifer Meyer helped Graig greet guests.
Rooftop view of some of the people who attended this happy Sunday afternoon event.
Popular Rep. Verla Insko with Governor Hunt Jane Patterson was in Gov. Hunt’s cabinet.
CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS LEADS FINAL VICTORY DRIVE FOR LINDA COLEMAN! A great American hero, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia, came to North Carolina to bolster Linda Coleman’s congressional campaign recently. Congressman G. K. Butterfield and St. Augustine University President Everett Ward joined Congressman Lewis in supporting Linda.
Congressman Butterfield, Congressman Lewis, Linda Coleman, Rev. James K. Herder and another pastor at a rally for Linda. The latest polls show Linda is ahead of George Holding in the Second Congressional District!
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC MEN’S RALLY! This terrific picture captures some of the leaders who led the October 13th Democratic Men’s Rally in Fayetteville. On the front from the left are: County Party Chair Roberta Waddle, Judge Toni King, State Rep. Marvin Lucas, Clerk of Court Lisa Scales, Judge Cheri Silar-Mack, Judy Williams, S & W candidate Ellison Ellison and Publicity Chair Rob Taber. Second Row: Sheriff Ennis Wright, Commissioner Jeannetta Council, and Election Coordinator Rodney Anderson Third Row: Senior Democrat President Darryl Pittman, State House candidate Al Florez, Commissioner Larry Lancaster, Democratic Men’s President Curtis Brown, Sr., and State Senator candidate Kirk DeViere Back row: Commissioner Glenn Adams, School Board candidate Joe Sorce, 8th Congressional District candidate Frank McNeill, and Cumberland County Party First Vice Chair Rev. Dr. Floyd Johnson
Democratic EV staff at Cliffdale site Kirk DeViere family at Early Voting
OLD TIME RALLY – SAMPSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS! The spirited Democrats above are part of the crowd at the Old Time Rally staged by the Sampson County Democratic Party in Clinton on October 21st.
Seventh Congressional District candidate Sampson County Party Chair Charlotte Murphy Dr. Kyle Horton inspired the crowd. (right) organized the Rally with the help of longtime Democratic leader Judith Barnes
Dynamic candidates: Freddy Butler for Sheriff and Tammy Grady for Clerk of Court
Raymond Smith for State House Judge John Arrowood for NC Court of Appeals SAMPSON RALLY SPEAKERS
Vernon Moore for State Senate Precinct Chair Russell DeVane
WAKE DEMOCRATIC MEN DONATE $5,000.00 TO COUNTY PARTY! On behalf of the Democratic Men of Wake County, President Max Adams presented a check for $5,000.00 to Wake County Party Chair Rebecca Llewellen on October 22nd. The presentation was made at a fundraising event at the beautiful Raleigh home and garden of Carol Spruill and Jack Nichols. This donation was enabled by the successful completion of the Men’s “40 for 40 Fundraiser.” The lady in the center of the picture is the evening’s special guest, Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California. North Carolina’s longtime star Congressman, David Price, is on the left. The Democratic Men of Wake County are probably the largest Democratic Men’s club in the entire state!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CINDY SINKEZ! Cindy Sinkez, the dynamic President of the Democratic Women of Wake County celebrated her birthday on October 27th. She raised her hands in excitement when her family presented the Birthday Cake.
SOUTH WEST WAKE DEMS SHINE AT THE HOLLY FEST IN HOLLY SPRINGS! The enthusiastic South West Wake Dems contacted lots of voters from their booth at the Holly Fest. From the left are: Dr. Aaron Wolf, Andrea Biondi, State House candidate Sidney Batch, and Susan Barnard.
Our strong Second Congressional District candidate, Linda Coleman, with Andrea Biondi’s granddaughter, Laila, and Myles Wilson who is the son of Linda’s Campaign Manager, Mimi Wilson
Chuck Tryon and Andrea Biondi cheerfully greeted voters at the Holly Fest. Chuck and Christine Kelly organized the Democratic Party’s strong presence at this event.
Wake County’s Democratic candidate for Sheriff Holly Springs Mayor Dick Sears Gerald Baker at the booth. welcomed Linda Coleman to the Holly Fest
Linda happily posed with these costumed children.
CRAVEN COUNTY DEMOCRATS! These ladies are some of the Craven Democrats who staffed their Party’s booth at the Mum Fest in New Bern last weekend. Although they were hit hard by the hurricane, Craven Democrats are going forward with enthusiasm!
MILLIONS SEE DR. KYLE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION! Just in: Seventh Congressional District candidate Dr. Kyle Horton of Carolina Beach was one of eight female Democratic congressional candidates who starred on a panel on “The Beat With Ari Melber” on October 31st. They are eight of the 257 female Democratic candidates nationwide.
Viewers were able to discern that Dr. Kyle is a dedicated medical professional who will speak up for sick people of America!
DR. KYLE HORTON FOR CONGRESS! ABOUT 30 PEOPLE GATHERED TO WELCOME DR. KYLE HORTON TO KENANSVILLE WHEN SHE CAME TO THE DUPLIN BOARD OF ELECTIONS ON THE FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING. JOANIE BABCOCK AND JILL BURO ARE WITH DR. KYLE IN THIS PICTURE.
DR. HORTON IS GETTING GOOD PUBLICITY AS SHE TRAVELS TO EARLY VOTING SITES ALL OVER THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. SHE CAME BACK TO THE DUPLIN EARLY VOTING SITE ON OCTOBER 25TH. AMONG THE DUPLIN DEMOCRATS WHO WELCOMED HER ARE: STATE SENATE CANDIDATE VERNON MOORE, DUPLIN PARTY CHAIR GEORGE FRANCIS, DW REGIONAL DIRECTOR MARZELLA MORRISEY, DUPLIN DW PRESIDENT ELAINE FARRIOR, LONGTIME SEC MEMBER ARMIN JANCIS, AND SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CHAIR FRANCISCO RIVAS-DIAZ..
DEMOCRATIC YOUNGSTERS – AUTUMN, 2018! 15 YEAR OLD TAD QUICK OF GREENSBORO VIOLET CRESPO OF RANDOLPH COUNTY WITH HIS RESCUE DOG, BANDIT. TAD IS THE IS THE DAUGHTER OF REBEKAH TODD & SON OF GUILFORD COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ERICK CRESPO. REMARKABLE: REBEKAH PARTY CHAIR NICOLE QUICK. SAYS VIOLET HAS LIVED NINE YEARS WITHOUT EVER EATING A VEGETABLE!
AN ALL-AMERICAN FAMILY! AS THEY STARTED DOWN A CHARLOTTE 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATE DAN STREET, OWEN JACKSON TOLD HIS MCCREADY, HIS WIFE, AND 4 CHILDREN FOUND TIME FATHER, SENATOR JEFF JACKSON: FOR THIS HAPPY HALLOWEEN PICTURE. “I’M CAPTAIN AMERICAN AND THE ENTIRE NATION IS WATCHING DAN’S RACE! YOU’RE CAPTAIN AMERICA’S HELPER!”
Teagan Davis of Catawba County posed in This was the first Halloween for Eleanor Calabria. front of a giant spider web. Teagan is 8 years Her parents, Wake County Commissioner Matt old and in the 3rd grade. Her mother, Shannon Calabria and Physician’s Assistant Molly Auer, is very active in many Democratic groups. Calabria, are dressed like Waldo.
The four children of Wake County State Senate Maegan Collins has a bag of goodies. candidate Sam Searcy & his wife are colorfully She is the daughter of our Court of Appeals attired for this happy picture on the front candidate, Allegra Collins. She is with steps of their Holly Springs home. former Judge Linda Stephens.
CHATHAM YOUNG DEMOCRATS VOTE EARLY! These four Chatham County Community College students voted together at the county’s Early Voting site in Pittsboro on October 19th. Two of them registered after they arrived and then voted. From the left they are: Alex Herrera, Chatham County Party Vice Chair Thomas Russell, Bryce Tricas, and Sam Hall. After voting the four young men joined NCDP Labor Caucus President Randolph Voller and Sixth Congressional District Vice Chair Virginia Penley, for a full afternoon of canvassing.
PAT WARD – AN OUTSTANDING JOHNSTON COUNTY POLL GREETER! When my daughter, Stephanie Whitley, approached the Early Voting site in Smithfield, she was welcomed by an extraordinarily friendly lady – Pat Ward! Pat was giving out lots of sample ballots and sharing a cheerful smile with everyone!
TWO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AT DURHAM MEETING! Triangle Democrats discussed national and international issues at a meeting at Zweli’s Kitchen in Durham on October 22nd. From the left in the picture above are Durham City Councilwoman DeDreana Freeman, Congressman David Price, North Carolina’s Democratic Woman of the Year Brenda Pollard, Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California, and Orange County Commissioner Renee Price.
DEMOCRATS AT THE STATE FAIR! Many dozens of NC Democrats proudly represented the Party at the 2018 State Fair in Raleigh. They registered voters and promoted our ticket. In the picture above are: Joyce Bailey Stephens, Deirdre Day, and Brenda Pollard.
TOBY HAMPSON FOR NC COURT OF APPEALS! Toby Hampson has been traveling the state building support for his Court of Appeals race for many months now. While in Salisbury recently, he had a chance to talk with Mrs. Ijames at the Early Voting site.
ROWAN COUNY BREAKFAST! Linda Wilkins-Daniels, President of the NCDP’s African American Caucus, recently attended the month breakfast of the Rowan County Democratic Party. She was especially impressed with the “amazing and fired up” President of the Rowan County AAC, Cynthia Pharr. Linda says Cynthia “espouses camaraderie, unity, respectfulness and possesses a willingness to uplift her community. She’s on fire!”
Here is the lineup of Officers of the Rowan County AAC: Cynthia Pharr, Michelle Bailey, Vera Avery, Michalla Allen, Mary Jones and Chanel Dye.
SENIOR DEMOCRATS OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY! A big crowd filled the Fellowship Hall of the Calvary A. M. E. Church in Navassa for the October meeting of the Senior Democrats of Brunswick County. These folks were ready to vote!
Neil Gilbert gave a detailed talk Dr. David Sink promoted Marilyn Priddy talked about on why all Six Amendments his State Senate campaign. race for County Commissioner. should be defeated.
Dr. Tom Simmons for Joanne Levitan for Senior Democrats State Representative County Commissioner President Wesley Brown
THE CHAPEL HILL WEDDING OF JOSH MCINTYRE & SARAH HILL Even with Election Day approaching, love carried the day as Sarah Hill and Joshua McIntyre were married in an elaborate celebration on October 22 at the Carriage House in Chapel Hill. These wedding pictures were made by Kivus and Camera. Joshua is the son of Congressman and Mrs. Mike McIntyre. He is a graduate of the UNC School of Law and is Director of Membership of the North Carolina Bar Association. To pay tribute to his Scottish heritage, Josh wore a kilt during the entire celebration.
Sarah and Josh posed with the Carriage House’s famous llama.
Joshua McIntyre’s family: Josh’s brother Steven with Dee and Mike McIntyre
All the men in the wedding wore a brilliant shade of Democratic blue.
The happy couple as they entered the wedding banquet.
They are spending a two-week honeymoon in Costa Rico.
NASH COUNTY GOTV RALLY! What an outstanding roster of speakers! County Chair Dwight Jordan welcomed lots of Democratic stars to the Nash County GOTV Rally on October 27th. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence came all the way from Michigan to boost Dem turnout.
Left - State Representative Graig Meyer of Orange County motivated the crowd. He is with Nash Democratic leader Gwen Wilkins. Right – Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan gave a special boost to Linda Coleman’s campaign for Congress.
County Party Chair Dwight Jordan (left) and Nashville Mayor Donald Street spoke to the Rally.
SOULS TO THE POLLS! By the hundreds, voters in Wayne and Pender counties joined voters all over the state in packing Early Voting sites on Sunday, October 28th. The pictures above were made in Goldsboro. Dr. Kyle Horton and State Representative candidate Raymond Smith were there to welcome voters as they arrived. Professional photographer Chris Stevenson made all the pictures on this page.
Wayne County voters eagerly lined up to make their voices heard!
Dr. Kyle Horton also campaigned at the Pender County Early Voting site in Hampstead on the same day. There is a reason why this edition has more pictures of Dr. Kyle than of any other candidate: Her campaign sent a lot more pictures than other campaigns.
WAYNE GOODWIN & WALTER RAND! These two Democratic gentlemen enjoyed greeting lots of voters at a Early Voting site in Cary. State Party Chair Wayne Goodwin and Wake District Court candidate Walter Rand enjoyed the fellowship and enthusiasm of voters with whom they talked!
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Melvin Williams, State Secretary North Carolina Democratic Party